Apr 30, 2012

"No glitter, no glory" is our motto—fun, yet true. Being in "glitterology"
(the science of glitter) for 6 years we have improved glitter/loose
colour makeup as it is sold in the market today. With our liquid
adhesive now perfected, we have also broken down our pigments into 4
different sizes and 4 different varieties - Lit simply specializes in
glitter/loose colour makeup. Remember: There are no rules when it comes
to Lit! From a single colour highlighter to having 10 shades blended
over your eyelids-we dare you... Let the fun begin, and your creativity
soar!

Paint
on or fan out, starting at the tip of the brush using short fast
strokes for proper coverage. Re-dip to cover eyelids or change
colours.

HINT:
Keep eyes half-open until product has dried to avoid transfer. May
take 30-60 seconds depending on thickness and size of glitter. Use your
blow dryer or hand fan. After product has dried, tightness may occur
but don't panic! Your lids will loosen up within 20 blinks—and now
you're Lit baby!

NOTE: For a more sanitary application,
pour a small amount of base into the lid then apply. Discard left over
base in cap. This method will help avoid colour or product
contamination to your Clearly Liquid Glitter Base™ bottle and keep it clean.

Lit Cosmetics is a Canadian based cosmetics brand that has taken the glitter cosmetics market by storm in the last 2-3 years. Although Lit Cosmetics has been around for over 10 years, it has only now been popularized on YouTube and in the makeup blog-o-sphere via makeup trade shows such as The Makeup Show and IMATS. I still consider Lit Cosmetics
an indie brand since it is not available at the usual popular beauty
retail stores (Sephora, ULTA, etc) and/or department stores (Macys,
Nordstrom, etc). Remember, indie doesn't necessarily mean lower
quality...just a smaller brand with a tighter marketing/production
budget.The price of each of the glitter colors falls right below that of our cheapest mid/high-end brand Make Up For Ever which makes me a bit uneasy.There are also sets that you can buy to "save" on the overall price but those include brushes and the Clearly Liquid Glitter Base which you can also find alternatives for less money. Now of course we have to factor in the shipping because these products are not available in the US and you will need to pay $10 for Standard International Shipping.So remember to keep that in mind if/when you place an order.

I
will be honest, I am on the fence with the price of these glitters
especially when the shipping fees are factored in. There are so many
cheaper alternatives on the market and these are just glitters after all
- not like we are looking for color payoff and wear time as with
eyeshadows. I will say that Lit Cosmetics does offer some more
unusual shades/mixes and the variety in sizes/textures makes some of the
glitters unique to this brand. This price is something you must think
through first to see if it's worth it for you and your collection.

The Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colors and Clearly Liquid Glitter Base™are available online through the Lit Cosmetics website as well as select retail locations in Canada - find locations HERE.Of course since the company is located in Canada, shipping is $10 for Standard International Delivery.

The Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colorscomes housed in clear plastic cube shaped jars with mirrored accents. The blue and white Lit Cosmetics logo
is inlaid within each lid on a reflective background. The name of each
glitter along with the size and texture can be found on a stick-on label
on the jar itself.

The outer packaging is also a clear
plastic with the ingredients, company information, motto, product size,
shelf-life and usage details all imprinted in blue.

+| The
jars themselves are quite rigid and solid which makes them resistant to
the abuses of travel. The lids of each jars clicks firmly into place to
ensure no spillage problems which is a major concern with glitter
products. The jars are also stack-able...you can use the bottom of one
jar as the lid for another and so on and so forth....until you have
stacked all your glitters to new heights! Since the jars are see-through
it is easy to tell the colors just by looking and of course the names
are right on the jars for easy reference.

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While the jars are quite cute and esthetically pleasing, I must say
that they are not eco-friendly at all - meaning there is a lot (and I
mean a lot) of wasted bulk in the design. If you look at the actual
amount of product you get through the clear jar it will amaze you just
how much excess bulk is added just for esthetics. I find this wasteful
and not at all convenient for the storage/travel conscious (Makeup
Artists, dorm room dwellers, NYC apartments havers! and the like). So
much for going green!

Two glitters stacked together

Glitters
are a bit tricky to review - how can I judge color payoff, longevity
and all that jazz when it's simply glitter? I can't....but I can comment
on the sparkly goodness of it all.

SIZES

One of the great things about Lit Cosmetics
is that they offer 4 different sizes of glitter from ultra fine to
chunky sparkly goodness. The larger the cut of glitter the more shimmery
the overall effect.

Size #1
- This cut is ultra-fine and only available in solid textures. You can
use these similarly to how you would use loose pigments but you won't
get the strong shimmery effect of typical glitter.

Size #2
- This is the most popular cut and is available in Shimmers, Solids,
Metallics and Electrics. You can have lots of fun with this cut - using
it as you would loose pigments but with a more shimmery effect.

Size #3
- This cut is definitely more similar to other glitters on the market.
It is available in Solids and Shimmers. This is more of the typical
glitter we are used to with a great sparkly effect.

Size #4
- This is the largest size cut in Lit's repertoire and is best suited
for the more artistic effect. Lots of sparkle but not as much coverage
due to the chunkiness of the glitter.

TEXTURE

There are 4 textures available - Shimmers,
Solids, Metallics and Electrics. This gives way more options than other
brands on the market and of course way more fun effects.

COLORS/VARIETY

Lit Cosmetics
will blow you away with the variety of colors and blends available -
from neons to metallics to multidimensional loveliness! This is where Lit takes the lead in the glitter market hands down. Just check out their list of over a hundred colors!

USES

Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colors can be used on the eyes and you can also use them on your lips, face or body for great, fun artistic effects!

Glitters
are a touchy product in makeup because quite frankly they can irritate
your eyes and cause damage to your cornea. Based on the information
provide on Lit's website"all Lit colours
are made from a rounded plastic" and therefore shouldn't be harmful if
they get into your eyes. Cosmetic glitters are required to have rounded
edges to avoid sharp corners that can scratch your delicate eyes. But I
must be honest here and say just be careful not to get these in your
eyes....I don't want any of us going blind because we wanted to sparkle
and shine!

Be
WARNED not all that glitters is gold. Glitters used in arts and crafts,
fashion and the like are NOT EYE SAFE! They are allowed to have those
sharp edges that can certainly cause permanent damage if not blindness.
Please be CAREFUL!

Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colors
are a nice albeit pricey addition to the glitter world of cosmetics. I
don't think glitter needs to be super expensive since you won't get as
much use out of them as you would say an eyeshadow. So since they are
somewhat of a superfluous makeup product we shouldn't need to spend a
lot on them.

Lit Cosmetics does
have a fantastic array of glitters for those who loves the sparkly bits
and I would recommend checking them out if you are a diehard sparkle
fan. They also have amazing blends and multi-color glitters that are
quite unique to their brand. If you want some special/different colors
to play with then by all means go for it....they are gorgeous after
all.

However,
if you are simply seeking a basic color glitter - like gold, silver,
blue, purple - and you are not interested in any unique mixes then check
out a cheaper alternative such as NYX or LA Splash.

6 comments:

Thanks so much for posting this, i'm so drawn in by these Lit glitters only because of the selection of finer grades like #2 as i'm looking for something to pat over my normal eyeshadows to really amp up the sparkle and i'm finding some normal "glitters" like from Sally's Beauty Supply are a tad too big for this, also the colors Lit offers are gorgeous however to me the price is obscene and factoring in shipping costs. I'm wondering if NYX glitters are finely milled? I'll have to check out Eye Kandy or LA Splash and hope they have finely milled glitters :)

NYX is giant chunks of cake glitter compared to Lit. I have to say, I'm sorry, but I disagree with most of this review. You have forgotten that the conversion rates of CAD to USD gives an advantage too us shoppers, so 10 CAD shipping is actually less then $10 USD, as are all the prices. The conversion fluctuates, but remains slightly in the US market favor. Also, this is not simply "just glitter," every glitter I own has a unique texture, & all but a few have insanely limited color ranges. Lit is the only fleet with multi-dimensional colors, & a range of textures & sixes. I believe they are the only glitters to offer UV reactive shades (not FDA approved for the eyes in the US, but government approved in the UK & Canada). I have a pro account, so for me, this is the cheapest! People who qualify for pro get around 50% off (sometimes more!), & all shoppers, pro or not, always get bonuses in their packages such as free glitters, or even free brushes, sparkle Dusters, or regular & waterproof bases (usually mini form). Who else does all that? I was shocked I didn't find a bag of chips in my last order! Add all that with the personal touches from Jodie Perks, & I'd call this a winner. Oh yeah: those wasteful little cubes you hate? NOTHING works to lock in pigments/glitters nearly as well as those cubes! Mine shall NEVER be in landfill, as I plan to reuse them for life! I'm almost sorry I don't have an empty right now to put my $20 fingernail size quantity of MUFE Diamond Dust in since those containers bleed glitter everywhere inside my traincase whenever they tip over. Such a sad waste of product the cost of platinum! LIT IS THE BEST!

WHOA!!! You are free to disagree but please note that this was MY honest opinion. I conduct reviews from a consumer's point of views so most of what you are saying is irrelevant to the everyday casual makeup wearer.

The conversion rate from CAD to US is almost 1:1 so there is barely a drop in price (saving 3 cents on $1 is really not much).

And YES to an average consumer is IS just glitter. You are a PRO and therefore will find more use for the abundance of glitter that LIT provides. But for Jane Doe who will use glitter maybe 4 times a year and perhaps only buy 2 shades how can you justify the price with shipping? FYI we don't ALL get the PRO discount and so LIT is not the cheapest for us.

I completely agree that LIT offers a HUGE range of colors/sizes/blends and IF you read my overall thoughts you would know that. Did you even read my review? I gave clear Pros and Cons and didn't just sit and bash LIT. Maybe you should be objective in your opinions rather than just slather on your compliments.

I refuse to be a sycophant for ANY product or company! I simply give honest reviews and you can take from it what you will.

Wow, defensive much? You asked for our opinions, & I gave mine. The last person asked about NYX glitter in comparison, & I gave that, too. I started using LIT before I started doing freelance MUA work, & I gave away all my NYX glitter because the difference is so huge. I still love MAC glitter, & I didn't get rid of the MUFE glitters, but I keep my purchases limited to Lit & MAC for a reason. Also, I found your blog via Beautylish where I bought 1 pot of lit for a total of $8 shipped. They have a promo (1 time only) when you sign up for $10 off, & they only charge $5 to ship. At $18 ($13 for the pot & 5 to ship) this makes lit much cheaper than MAC or MUFE, but higher than NYX, but I can't say enough how much I dislike NYX in comparison. Considering my "Pro" status is still relatively new but my glitter fascination goes back years, it is highly unfair of you to say my opinion is irrelevant to the average consumer! I WAS AN AVERAGE CONSUMER UNTIL JUST OVER A YEAR AGO! You're supposed to be a professional woman; tearing into a blog follower with a different opinion of a product is VERY unprofessional of you.

Hahahahahaaaa! Again, read what I wrote and YOU stop getting all defensive. You came on the attack with your comment as if I bashed LIT rather than gave BOTH Pros and Cons. If my words seem harsh that was not my intention. I am simply stating facts - tone is hard to read in written words.

Again NOT everyone is hunting for a load of glitter. Most people may get one or two glitters in their lifetime. You are NOT an average consumer - I know you may think so but it's just not the case. Think about how many women you know (remember most makeup consumers are 25+) that will go hunting for glitter?? I guarantee you right now that we are in the minority. That is just a simple fact.

That is indeed a great deal from Beautylish but I bet not everyone will find that deal. Plus that is a limited deal and won't be around for long. This blog post is meant for anyone at anytime to read.

Now, why am I supposed to be a professional woman again? And how did I tear into you? A rebuttal is all of a sudden tearing into you? It is highly hypocritical of you to jump all over my review initially then not expect a response of equal tone. How does that make me unprofessional? This is a personal and not a professional blog BTW.

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